New York
Snakes in Erie County
12 species have been documented here, and none are venomous.
Every snake recorded in Erie County
Common Garter Snake
Thamnophis sirtalis
Harmless
Common Watersnake
Nerodia sipedon
Harmless
DeKay's Brownsnake
Storeria dekayi
Harmless
Eastern Milksnake
Lampropeltis triangulum
Harmless
Red-bellied Snake
Storeria occipitomaculata
Harmless
Queensnake
Regina septemvittata
Harmless
Short-headed Garter Snake
Thamnophis brachystoma
Harmless
Ring-necked Snake
Diadophis punctatus
Harmless
Gray Ratsnake
Pantherophis spiloides
Harmless
Smooth Greensnake
Opheodrys vernalis
Harmless
Boa Constrictor
Boa constrictor
Harmless
Graham's Crawfish Snake
Regina grahamii
Harmless
Compiled from verified GBIF & iNaturalist observations. Informational only.
Snakes in Erie County: FAQ
- Are there venomous snakes in Erie County, New York?
- No venomous snakes have verified records in Erie County, New York. Every snake recorded here is harmless to humans, though any snake may bite defensively if handled.
- How many snake species live in Erie County, New York?
- 10+ snake species have verified records in Erie County, New York.
- What is the most commonly seen snake in Erie County, New York?
- The Common Garter Snake is the most frequently reported snake in Erie County, New York, based on verified wildlife observations.